A review by spiritmadeofstars
The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden

emotional inspiring lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

You know when you buy the first book in a series, thinking you'll give it a try and then, if you like it, buy the rest later? Well here I am, the first book finished, already buying the next two as e-books, so I don't have to wait for any delivery.

The story sucked me in and did not want to let go. I caught myself thinking well, this story feels kinda slow only to realize I am already at 120 pages, without  even realizing.

It felt like I wasn't just reading a story, but watching a person grow up, live... I am in love with the feeling the writing evokes, the author truly is a magician that made me see things, feel things - unable to look away.

I truly hope Vasya and Morozko will end up together... I will cry nontheless, but happy tears would be appreciated.